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Operating frequency bands are a key component of any cell phone specification. Supported frequency bands indicate whether a particular phone is compatible with a particular network operator.
In addition to mobile phone expressions, GSMArena is pleased to also offer you its own directory of frequency bands according to the country. It’s not a fast carrier and it helps if you opt for a phone to use in your home country or if you make sure your phone works in the country you’re targeting.
2G, first introduced in 1992, is the second-generation of cellular telephone technology and the first to use digital encryption of conversations. 2G networks were the first to offer data services and SMS text messaging, but their data transfer rates are lower than those of their successors.
3G networks are the successors to 2G networks, providing faster data transfer speeds and are the first to allow video calling. This makes them especially suitable for use on modern smartphones, which require a constant high-speed connection for many of their applications.
4G is the fourth generation of mobile communication standards. It is the successor to 3G and offers ultra-high-speed internet for mobile devices. High data transfer speeds make 4G networks suitable for use in wireless USB modems for laptops and even home webarrays.
5G is the fifth generation of mobile phone communications standards. It is a successor to 4G and promises to be faster than previous generations while opening up new uses cases for mobile data. The 5G benefits range from faster speeds (up to 10x faster), much lower latency (up to 50x lower) and greater capacity allowing many more devices to be connected at the same time.